AFI's 2007 List

What do I have to say? Orson Welles says it all. The cinematography is stunning. The camera angles are brilliant. The acting is beyond brilliant. And the plot, perfect. Orson Welles really was an overall excellent director, actor and a genuis writer. Anyone who doesn't like this film must be mad because it is cinematic history. Everyone must see it.

One of the greatest movies of all time. Marlon Brando's performance is awe inspiring. This film is definatly in my top ten movies of all time. Al Pacino's performance is amazing as usual. This film, for me is flawless.

A classic classic film. I think the number of awards it was given says enough about it without me having to go on about it. An excellent performance from Clark Gable and although i'm ashamed to admit it, I have not seen many of his films as i'm sure a lot of people my age will be saying, this film certainly makes you want to see more. Vivien Leigh gives a brilliant performance as well and the pair work really well together. It was one of it's kind when it came out and it still stands out as one of the best ever so it really would be a mistake to miss it.

Such an amazing film about an amazing man. I think this story would have been a real challenge for Steven Spielberg because of how important this man is to a lot of people. He really had to do him justice. And he did. A wonderful portrayale of a man that just wanted to help people. Probably the best true story ever. They either tend to be good or rubbish but this one exceeded good it is excellent. It's a must see film, no question. I doesn't matter what kind of films you like, you'd find it hard not to enjoy this even though it lasts such a long time it just grips you.

I don't know why but I just couldn't get into it. 17 of my friends have seen it so far and it's managed to get an average rating of four and a half which is pretty damn good. I'd like to state here that there must be something wrong with me and not the film. Alfred Hitchcock is a master film director and I can't understand why I didn't enjoy it. I'm not going to give up though. Next time I get the chance i'm definatly going to check it out.

Don't know why I don't like this film???

So far, my favorite of Charlie Chaplin's films, and i've seen a fair few. I love everything about it. The humour is brilliant and I challenge anyone not to laugh because you won't be able to. It's also another film with his famous character The Tramp in it so right away I knew it was going to be great. Then there is the emotional factor in it. It's so sweet the way he goes out of his way to help this girl. The last scene is a classic one and I came close to tears. It truely is amazing and so touching. Another must see masterpiece from the brilliance that is Charlie Chaplin.

The master of suspence's greatest accomplishment. The direction is perfect and I love everything about it. Anthony Perkins gives a performance of a life time and is perfect for the role. The way he looks doesn't fit in with the usual psychotic persona. They are either obviously weird or really quiet but he is neither. He seems friendly enough and Hitchcock keeps you guess for quite a while then he'll give you a huge hint as to who it might be then it turns out that that was rubbish. I love this film and is seriously is a must see.

An amazing film about the forgotton age of silent film and the effect it has on one forgotton Hollywood actress. This film is definatly art imitation life as the backstory to this film is just as interesting as the film itself. Gloria Swanson was a forgotton silent film star and Erich von Stroheim was a director that made a film that destroyed his career. The acting is just so amazing and it definatly deserved the Oscars it won. I loved Buster Keaton's cameo although didn't like the term they used, calling him a has-been is not really a term assosiated with Keaton. He's a legend. Brilliant film that is definatly a film to see before you die.

It's not just one of the best Christmas movies of all time, it's one of the best films ever. It's such a beautiful and touching film with stunning performances. James Stewart is just brilliant and I don't think I would expect anything less from him because he's a brilliant actor. Henry Travers is excellent as the guardian angel. Only he could have pulled it off so perfectly. This really is a must see film and it's compulsory to be watched at Christmas when perhaps you're feeling a bit down and aren't quite into Christmas yet. Amazing film.

Maybe "nobody's perfect," as one character in this masterpiece suggests. But some movies are perfect, and Some Like It Hot is one of them. I love this film so much. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are fantastic together and the bounce off each other so well. Marilyn Monroe finishes off the cast perfectly. I've not seen many of her movies but i'd predict that this has to be one of the best. The direction is brilliant, a real work of art. It's a classic must see film.

Possibly one of the best children's movies there is. I watched this a thousand times as a kid and couldn't get enough of it. Although recently I read that it was a kid with no legs who played ET because of the way he walked on his hands. He didn't play him all the time but you can tell by refering to the scene in the kitchen when he's waddling about going to the fridge. Any time he looks like that it's the kid. Good performances from all the actors. A young Drew Barrymore does an excellent job. Henry Thomas is great as well and the other actors bring the film together really well. A must see masterpiece from Steven Spielberg.

I'm glad that I finally got to see this film. It really was brilliant. Possibly the best courtroom drama ever as well. It's a wonderful and touching film with spectacular performances from all the actors. Gregory Peck is amazing but what really impressed me was the high standard of acting that came from the children. They really was amazing. It's a must see film that people shouldn't put off watching. A classic film.

I watched Apocalypse Now quite a while ago but I refused to rate and review it until I had seen Redux as well. I finally got a copy so I can now review it. I think the best place to start would be right at the beginning of the film. The very first shot where it fades in and you see all these palm trees. Then you get the ominous sound of helicopter blades in slow motion. A helicopter flies by and then without warning the trees are blown up. I think my exact words were fucking hell. I think that shot sums up the whole film as one big shock and unexpected series of events that gradually just get more and more outrageous. It also sets up the theme of insanity very well as Martin Sheen awakes to realise that his dream of helicopter blades were only that of the ceiling fan. Extremely powerful opening to the film that is probably one of the best ever.

Probably the best sequal ever. I would say i would rate both films exactly the same. Neither better than the other. Yet another masterpiece from Francis Ford Coppola. Al Pacino's performance was outstanding as per usual. Robert De Niro was awesome as usual. I could not say anything bad about this film. Definatly one of my top ten favorites of all time. And i've seen quite a few movies. This one is in a league of its own along with the first Godfather film. This film has only one fault and that is the missing pressence of Marlon Brando RIP. Thats the only thing that sets the first one appart from this. But this is still amazing in another way. Anyway I could sing this movies praises all day if i wanted to but i think i'll stop now. For your sake.

Hate it.

I've waited a while to see this film and it finally made it's way onto my tv screen. I kept meaning to rent it but just never got round to it. A very good war film that didn't disappoint. Loads of people had told me to go and see it and their reviews were pretty much spot on. The acting was of a consistant high standard and the plot in general was good. I usually enjoy war films and this one wasn't much different. I liked the ending as well. You really feel for the guy when he realises what is going on but at the same time I felt that he was being a little stupid and I also couldn't understand he would want to build a bridge that would help the enemy anyway. That aspect of it didn't really make much sense to me but other than that I have no problems and also recommend that everyone see this brilliant film.

Really enjoyable film. I've been watching a lot of classic films lately and this is definatly up there with the best of them. Humphrey Bogart's performance is just stunning. I've not seen many of his film which I am ashamed to say but i'm definatly going to dig them out after watching this. Walter Huston and Tim Holt also give great performances. The plot is brilliant and the ending is perfect. Gives out some great messages about not being greedy. I have to say I love the tag line as well. "They sold their souls for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre". A must see film that everyone is bound to enjoy.

Thanks to the many people that recommended this film. I've been dying to see it but had a little trouble getting a hold of it. Excellent must see film. Stanley Kubrick is one of the best directors that ever lived and I love all of his films. This one was no different. The whole concept of it is very relivent in todays society. It raises some very good issues as well as being extreamly funny. Stunning performance from Peter Sellers. His alone makes the movie.

Definatly one of the better musicals. I loved it as a child but i kind of grew off of it.